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Here are the top national news stories from the past 24 hours:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers across the country. (The New York Times)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, with a vote of 53-47. (The Washington Post)
• President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to address the growing threat of domestic terrorism, including the creation of a new task force to counter online extremism. (CNN)

Economy

• The US economy has added 431,000 jobs in March, exceeding expectations and marking the 12th consecutive month of job growth. (The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in four years, citing concerns about inflation and the economy. (Bloomberg)
• The US trade deficit has widened to a record high, driven by a surge in imports and a decline in exports. (The Associated Press)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a national emergency, marking a significant milestone in the country's response to the virus. (NBC News)
• The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months old, a move that could help protect millions of young children from the virus. (The New York Times)
• The US has seen a surge in cases of a rare and potentially deadly fungal infection, with over 200 cases reported in the past year. (The Washington Post)

World

• The US and China have reached a deal to ease trade tensions, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (The Wall Street Journal)
• The US has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities in response to the country's alleged involvement in the poisoning of a former Russian spy. (The New York Times)
• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria, in response to a rocket attack that killed a US contractor. (The Washington Post)

Other

• A massive wildfire has swept through parts of California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and destroying hundreds of homes. (The Los Angeles Times)
• A powerful tornado has struck parts of the Midwest, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. (The Chicago Tribune)
• The US has seen a surge in cases of a mysterious illness that has left hundreds of people hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. (The New York Times)

These are just a few of the top national news stories from the past 24 hours.